And Brazil's superstars are primed for battle against a Turkish side determined to exact revenge for their controversial 2-1 defeat in the group stages.

Rivaldo admitted the pressure was on Brazil, not only as favourites but also because of the massive weight of expectation at home.

He said: "I would say the odds on the game are 50-50, but I believe the first goal will be vital because Turkey would then have to attack us.

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"We respect Turkey, but Brazilian tradition demands that we are favourites.

"We have a big responsibility, as does every team the represents Brazil, but we are ready to handle it. We are in the condition to win.

"Our feet are on the ground. We may be favourites, but we know the game will be even more difficult than the first game against Turkey and being favourites means nothing, as we have seen in the World Cup so far."

Defender Roberto Carlos added: "We know Turkey have done very well and they have dangerous players such as Hasan Sas and Basturk.

"But we are going to concentrate on our own game rather than two members of the opposition.

"I think that if we get as many chances as we did in the first game we will be in a good position to reach the final.